Mental Health Resources in Canada

Explore free and confidential mental health support available across Canada, including 24/7 helplines, youth services, and community-based care. This guide highlights trusted options like the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline, Hope for Wellness, and provincial crisis lines, as well as nonprofit organisations supporting mental wellness nationwide.

This country-specific guide is part of our global mental health resources directory, which connects users to free, nonprofit, and government-supported services by country.

🆘 Immediate & Crisis Support

• Call 911 for Life-Threatening Emergencies
  If you or someone else is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening mental health crisis, dial 911 to get emergency assistance from police, fire, or paramedic services.
• 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
  A free, confidential 24/7 mental health helpline is available across Canada. Call or text 9-8-8 to speak with trained responders in English or French.
• Hope for Wellness Help Line
  Offers immediate support for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Call 1-855-242-3310 or use the online chat.
• Kids Help Phone
  Provides 24/7 support to youth aged 5–29. Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 for support in English and French.
• Provincial & Territorial Crisis Lines
  Access local mental health crisis services through your province or territory. Visit the Government of Canada Mental Health Services page for region-specific contacts.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Non-Profits & Community Support

• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
  A national non-profit with hundreds of local branches offering mental health services, peer support, and community-based programs.
• Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)
  Leads efforts in research, training, and policy to improve mental health outcomes and eliminate stigma.
• Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC)
  Find evidence-based mental health resources, research, and screening tools for anxiety and depression.
• Jack.org
  Youth-led organisation promoting mental health awareness and peer education through Jack Talks, Jack Chapters, and more.
• Stella’s Place
  Toronto-based mental health centre offering free services for young adults (18–29), including counselling and psychiatry.
• Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS)
  Specialised mental health care for at-risk youth aged 12–24, including support for LGBTQ+ and racialised communities.

👥 Specialised Support Groups

• Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP)
  A national organisation providing training, awareness, and community programs for suicide prevention.
• Stand Up For Mental Health
  Uses stand-up comedy as a tool for healing and stigma reduction among people with mental illness.
• Opening Minds by MHCC
  Canada’s largest initiative to reduce stigma through training, evaluation, and targeted mental health programming.